Benefits Of Genetically Modified Foods

Genetically modified foods, or GM foods, are foods that have been modified to enhance certain traits for the purpose of making them more desirable. Genetic modifications alter the DNA of organisms to help it resist rotting, for example, as was the case for the first genetically modified tomato in 1994. The Food and Drug

Genetic engineering is the alteration of an organism’s genotype using recombinant DNA technology to modify an organism’s DNA to achieve desirable traits. (OpenStax 459). The main purpose however of genetic engineering is to deepen the understanding of how genetics works, as well as how it can be applied to the rest of the world. For example growing body parts on mice, or make crops resistant to pesticides, help them grow faster, make them produce faster and much more. The process of genetic engineering according to FAO Corporate Document Repository occurs in 9 steps:

Genetic engineering is the process of manipulating genes by adding new DNA or modifying the genome (which is a made of DNA) to add new beneficial traits in that organism using biotechnology. It removes the DNA from one organism and transfers into another organism. This changes the actions of the genes to serve human goals. DNA plays a huge role in this process. It contains human’s unique genetic code and also hold the instruction to make the proteins in the body.

There are numerous procedures that can produce genetically modified organisms. One procedure that can move genes to produce desirable traits for both animals and plants is called selective breeding. For example a particular plant is chosen as it has the desired gene is bred to produce more plants with the similar desirable trait. Recently with the aid of advancing technology a new technique was used which is applied in the laboratory where the genes that articulates the preferred attribute is physically moved or added to a new plant to enhance the attribute in that plant. This process involving technology is called transgenic, which means transfer of genes and usually this procedure is executed on crops to help them become insect or

Genetic engineering is the process whereby new DNA is added or existing DNA is altered in an organism 's genome. This may involve changing one base pair (A-T or C-G) or deleting entire sections of DNA or adding additional copies of a gene. This results in creating new traits that were not previously present in the organism’s genome. This is done to selectively breed desired traits or to create plants with increased resistance to pesticides and increased tolerance to herbicides. For example insulin is a protein that regulates sugar content in our blood and is produced normally in the pancreas. Genetic engineering is used to produce a form of insulin that is similar to yeast and bacterial cells. This genetically engineered insulin is called

Genetically modified foods are foods with different genetic information. This is done to create more, tastier food in less time. These foods are supposed to be “better” than regular foods. “’The 1980’s marked the scientific discovery that specific pieces of DNA could be transferred from one organism to another’” (History of Genetically Modified Organisms). Later in 1990, genetically modified cotton was successfully tested. This new way of making food started with corn, but spread to all kinds of different crops. Soon Monsanto, a company that produces genetically modified seeds, introduced herbicide-immune soybeans. “Farmers have been manipulating genomes since long before they knew about genes. For thousands of years, they sought to transfer desirable traits from one plant species to another by cross-breeding” (Cothran). Farmers quickly picked up on the

Genetically Modified Foods is a new contervserasonal topic on the health on agricultural of the world. It is heavily debated for the reason that it can be seen as a health risk or a major advancement in Agriculture. One on hand, it can be used to increase production, as well has have foods that could be altered to be pest-resistant and greater nutritional values (WHAT ARE THEY). While on the other hand, many consider ‘Safety testing of whole foods is difficult. Generally assessment of ‘safety/toxicity’ relies on the description of dose–response relationships.’(sciencedirect). The issue on Genectally modifed foods is a important topic to argue, because food is one of the most important factors in sustaning life, for without food, we are not able to survive and if we are tampering with food genetics, it could very well change the way we eat. Although, it could be argued that Genetically Modified Foods is indeed a benefit to society for it can benefit third world countries, and alter foods to become pest and disease resistant and weather resistant, be able to give a food more nutritional value, and with modern technology be able to detect if a genetically modified food is safe to eat. In this paper I will examine the reason why the government should not allow genetically modified foods, I will show that first that it is not enough research to determine that genetically modified foods, secondly will be that there has been examples of Genetically modified foods has

Genetically modified otherwise known as GM food are organisms which DNA which is genetic material has been altered in a way that is unnatural. The technology that is used for this process has many names such as gene technology, modern biotechnology or generic engineering. Scientists choose selected genes to be taken from one entity and placed into another they may or may not be related. Genetically modified food was first established with the hopes of conquering world hunger by altering various types of crops. The crops and livestock were birthed through genetic modification to have beneficial features that it may not naturally have such as an enlarged size. These crops and livestock are grown and raised virtually everywhere except the

Genetic modification is the manipulation of DNA in an organism. It involves extracting a gene from one organism then inserting it into another organism that is usually of a different species but can be the same. The genes can also be manufactured instead of being extracted from the organism. Genetic modification can be done to plants, animals and even food. Genetically modified products can benefit humans in many ways such as genetically modified plants can be used to reduce vitamin deficiency (CGP A2-Level Biology Revision Guide, 2009).

First of all, genetically modified foods have been around for centuries. Gregor Mendel had the first genetically modified food when he cross pollinated different pea plants with each other. By controlling these genetics and using selective breeding, Mendel successfully modified these plants. “Genetically modified foods is a term most commonly used to refer to crop plants created for human or animal consumption using the latest molecular biology techniques.”(Genetically Modified Foods: Harmful or Helpful?) These technologies advanced after the discovery of genetic transfer and the discovery of DNA. There are many things that scientists can now do with DNA and they are constantly finding new ways to alter genes in genetically modified food to make it better.

material has been modified in a way that is not natural. Introducing a gene from a different

Genetically modified plants are plants that consume a gene from a different organism which has been inserted into the target plant. Genetically modifying plants changes the characteristics of the plant such as; adding more flavour; evolving in size and addition in nutritional values. The technologies used to process genetically modified crops are called; genetic engineering, biotechnology, gene technology and modern technology. Genetically modifying crops aims to change the fundamentals of agriculture in order produce efficient food and to revolutionise technology and the environment. The goal of genetic engineering is to use organisms to get rid of diseases, improve nutrition and produce higher crop yields for a growing population.

Genetically modified foods are a types of foods that have been genetically changed, to add or get rid of an unwanted trait in a food. For example, seedless oranges. This is a type of orange that is genetically modified (had tits genes changed) specifically so it would grow without seeds. Many foods are genetically modified today. Oranges, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, squash, and many others have had their genes changed. In fact, the average person will eat at least one genetically modified food everyday without realizing it. According to a survey by USDA 26% of people asked believed that they had never eaten a genetically modified food.

Genetically modified foods are organisms that have been altered through the process of genetic engineering. Genetic engineering is the direct manipulation of any organism in which scientist change the genetics of a cell modifying an organism’s DNA to a desirable trait. (USA Today, last access July 5, 2017)

Genetic modification refers to the manipulation of DNA by humans to change the essential makeup of plants and animals. This happens when a genetic material from one species is inserted into another plant or animal to produce a new quality. For example, crops being altered by science to create a more reliable food source or to prevent bugs from eating them. As good as that all sounds, these new qualities produced in foods have been found with negative effects such as allergies, diseases, and the harming of the environments and animals. Because of this, genetically modified organisms and foods are unsafe and should not be allowed to be sold or consumed today.